Ramrao Haribhau Ratnaparkhi v. Amit Ramesh Tayade
Case brief
What is this about?
Section 138 NI Act acquittal; appeal against acquittal by complainant/victim; proviso to Section 372 CrPC; victim under Section 2(wa) CrPC; special leave under Section 378(4) CrPC; condonation of delay; leave to file appeal; transfer of appeals to District and Sessions Court; Celestium Financial v. A. Ganasekaran (2025 SCC Online SC 1320); Articles 14 and 21 Constitution; Bombay High Court Nagpur Bench; M.M. Nerlikar J.; appearance on 13.10.2025.
What did the court decide?
All Applications/Appeals transferred to the concerned District and Sessions Courts for registration and disposal in accordance with law; parties to appear before the concerned District and Sessions Court on 13.10.2025; unserved or absent non-applicants/respondents and parties to be issued notice; matters to be treated as appeals under proviso to Section 372 CrPC as per Celestium Financial (supra); Legal Aid Panel advocates to continue or be substituted by the District Court; Registrar (Judicial) to take immediate steps for transfer